Lab & Clinic Medical Assistant (Phlebotomy)

State of Florida; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave benefits

Nine paid holidays and one Personal/H

State Group Insurance options

Retirement plan options

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition waivers

Job summary

State of Florida seeks a Medical Assistant in the Clearwater Health Department to support both clinic and laboratory tasks. The role includes phlebotomy, specimen handling, patient intake, and assisting providers in a fast-paced health center.

Work includes maintaining quality controls, preparing specimens for transport, and coordinating with nursing staff to ensure smooth clinical operations at multiple sites in Pinellas County.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant as per Florida Statutes Chapter 458.
• Maintain current CPR certification every two years.

Responsibilities

• The Medical Assistant works in the Medical Services Division in the Clearwater Health Department, performing phlebotomy and processing specimens for in-house testing and outside transport.
• Performs laboratory testing and patient services in a Health Department laboratory, alone or with others.
• Maintains a clean, disinfected environment and handles specimen transport and packaging.
• Records results per Florida statutes; stocks and orders lab supplies; ensures timely lab testing and accurate results.
• Performs venipunctures, urine collection, and finger sticks for all clinics across age groups; coordinates lab flow with clinic staff; sterilizes equipment and handles autoclave use.

Skills

Prioritization

Multi-tasking

MS Office

Telephone etiquette

Customer service

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (FL Stat. 458)

CPR certification

Tools

None

Job description

State of Florida seeks a Medical Assistant in the Clearwater Health Department to support both clinic and laboratory tasks. The role includes phlebotomy, specimen handling, patient intake, and assisting providers in a fast-paced health center.

Work includes maintaining quality controls, preparing specimens for transport, and coordinating with nursing staff to ensure smooth clinical operations at multiple sites in Pinellas County.